Communications Specialist - Content, Social Media, & Design at North Risk Partners, LLC

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Copywriting, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Strategic Communication, Editing, Proofreading, Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Brand Management, AI Tool Integration, Project Management

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description WHY NORTH RISK PARTNERS Are you interested in doing work that matters everyday with an organization intentional about building and living out a values-driven team culture? North Risk Partners is a fast-growing firm dedicated to serving the insurance and risk management needs of businesses and individuals. We provide expertise in Commercial Lines, Employee & Individual Benefits, Personal Lines, Surety, Claims, and Risk Management. Our team consists of over 450 employees working in over 30 locations across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. At North Risk Partners, our #oneTEAM lives out #oneMISSION: to provide extraordinary #service to our clients, to each other, and to our communities while living out our core values each day. Our team environments are designed to provide #oneTEAM members opportunity to focus on collaborative relationships (clients and team), variety from day-to-day, constant learning, and the tools and resources to learn and grow at work and in life. JOB SUMMARY North Risk is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Communications Specialist to help bring our brand to life across internal and external channels. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of writing, graphic design, social media, and strategic communication and is excited to create meaningful content that supports culture, strengthens brand consistency, and helps drive business growth. The ideal candidate for this role has at least three years of experience working in marketing and communications and is... an excellent communicator with a strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills highly skilled in graphic design and creating polished, on-brand visuals organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once strategic in their thinking and confident making recommendations that improve communication outcomes comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift energized by building new processes and finding more efficient ways to work using AI on a regular basis to streamline work and improve team effectiveness Note: While the ideal candidate would be located in Plymouth, applicants in North Risk's Midwest footprint should not hesitate to apply. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES Create compelling copy and on-brand graphics for North Risk’s internal and external communication channels Manage and execute content for the firm’s social media calendar, helping grow engagement and strengthen brand visibility Write and distribute content across internal communication platforms to support company news, culture initiatives, and leadership messaging. Partner with leadership to communicate messages effectively. Create external marketing materials such as sales capabilities PowerPoints, RFPs, sales flyers, website landing pages, and more. Partner with sales leaders to ensure materials are relevant, support sales initiatives, and are updated regularly. Triage tickets from the Communications Department Work Request Form. Assess requests, scope the project or task, and deliver the final product to the requester by the due date. Manage brand asset library and resources for the internal communications team and company-wide audience. Lead or support communication-related projects that support the organization’s initiatives (e.g., moving office locations, internal technology rollouts). Provide strategic recommendations on how to execute projects and identify efficiencies to strengthen internal processes for the future. SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities) High school degree or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree preferably in communications, Journalism, or related discipline OR relevant experience required. High competence in Microsoft Office required. Experience with Microsoft Teams is highly preferred. 3+ years of communications experience required. 2+ years of experience communicating in multiple media channels to various audiences preferred. Comfortability leading meetings and presenting to groups. Video editing experience required. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro required. Ability to provide writing samples and complete a writing assessment as part of the interview process. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS A role model for North Risk Partners’ core values, mission, and desired culture Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude Professionally and positively represent North Risk Partners to all coworkers, clients, and external stakeholders A team player who collaborates and works well with his/her coworkers A professional who demonstrates the ability to carry on a conversation with clients, Risk Advisors, and other coworkers within North Risk Partners PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Perform under normal office conditions; may include lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, stand, walk, and reach frequently Hear, speak, and effectively verbally communicate in the English language, including following oral and written instructions to communicate with people inside and outside of the organization Sit and a desk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work sitting at a computer Move around office/building/facilities repeatedly throughout the day Apply manual dexterity, visual acuity and ability, for computer keyboarding, office equipment uses, review of detailed reports, information, fine print, and warning labels Must possess valid driver’s license and be able to travel to different North Risk Partners locations for meetings, as well as various locations throughout the state and potentially the region for client meetings Able to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime, nights, and weekends to attend events and meetings as needed TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Incumbents must be able to use telephones, calculators, copy machines, computers, printers, and other office equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is primarily indoors. Exposure to a variety of weather conditions during work related travel and events held outside of the workplace will occur and I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree with the contents of this position description. I agree to use my best efforts to fulfill all expectations of the position. I also acknowledge that I am an at-will employee. This job description does not necessarily list all the job functions or accountabilities of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform additional duties and tasks. Management reserves the right to revise and update job descriptions at any time. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The estimated range for this full-time position is $65,000 - $80,000 annually, plus benefits. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life, long-term care, 401(k) plan, and more. North Risk Partners is growing which means your career can too. #oneTEAM members receive continuing professional education and development, volunteer time off, paid time off, paid holidays, and hybrid work opportunities.

Responsibilities

Create compelling copy and on-brand graphics for internal and external communication channels, including social media and sales materials. Manage the brand asset library and partner with leadership to execute strategic communication projects and process improvements.